Ireland in Zambia
Ireland’s relationship with Zambia stretches back to before Zambian Independence in 1964. Many decades of diplomacy and cooperation partnership, as well our shared experience of gaining freedom from colonial rule, has led to a strong bond between the Ireland and Zambia which continues to be enriched by diverse and deep people-to-people connections.
Ireland and Zambia: 60 years of friendship
Reflecting on six decades of partnership and diplomacy.
Digital, creative skills education partnership
Since 2006, colleges in Dublin and Lusaka have partnered to further skills development
Development programme
Learn more about Ireland's development work in Zambia
Ireland's Strategy for Africa to 2025
This strategy frames an expansion of Ireland’s diplomatic presence in Africa.
Ireland and Zambia share common experiences of gaining freedom from colonial rule, and challenges of economic development. Irish and Zambian people also share a rich history of friendship that has developed and evolved over time into a strong relationship that will sustain our future.
In our development cooperation partnership with Zambia, Ireland continues to prioritise the furthest behind in Zambian society, with a strategic focus on gender equality, climate change, youth and good governance.
Ireland’s links with Zambia stretch back over a century, and today there are around 750-800 Irish citizens in Zambia, many of them dual nationals. Ireland values its diaspora in Zambia as well as the Zambian diaspora in Ireland. Since 1992, over 250 Zambian Fellows have pursued further studies in Ireland under the Ireland Africa Fellows programme, and these fellows continue to contribute to mutual understanding between Ireland and Zambia.
Embassy of Ireland, Zambia
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Zambia, strengthen political and economic relationships, support the Irish community and promote cultural ties and the Irish arts.